Alameda High School - Acorn Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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Students enjoy many interesting activities in art classes. L ina... I Skits are a daily occurrence in the drama classes. Music, iust one part of the Fine Arts Department, includes both in- strumental and vocal music. Here is a fine example of the vocal classes, Boys' Glee.

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Fine Arts Teaches Us Self-Expression Have you ever noticed that the most admired persons usually have self-confidence and poise? Both of these features can be acquired in the excellent drama classes offered to the students of A.H.S. The classes learn to speak distinctly and 'correctly with complete relaxation and self-assurance before an audience. Students are given instructions in acting, pantomiming, and in holding their audiences' in- terest. Drama may also help students in their other classes as well, especially when oral reports become necessary. For those persons who want to go into the theatrical field as a career, the drama classes are excellent training grounds. For those students who enjoy doing creative FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT-SEATED -left to right: Mrs. C. Cederlenf, Miss E. Reichmuth. STANDING: Mrs. D. Layton, Mr. L. Sisler, Mr. D. Vinceguerru work, excellent art and pottery classes are offered. In the art classes, color combination and perspec- tive and judgment of paintings are only a few of the things taught to students. Classes are also of- fered which teach the tricks of making ceramics and pottery. ln pagcants, at football games, and in plays, what would high school be like if there were no music participation? is fortunate in having an excellent music division which embraces vocal groups, such as choir, band and orchestra. These groups find ample opportunity to display their talents. ' The Fine Arts Department adds that extra touch of completeness to Alamedais well-rounded cur- riculum. Our orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Hansen, shows the fine quality of musical instruction that the Fine Arts Department gives.

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A Boys' P.E. class plays a spirited game of busketbali. P.E. Provides A Pleasanl Break Many times students are heard saying that P.E. is their favorite class, for it provides a pleasant change in the daily routine of classes. It is an op- portunity to leave behind the complexities of the classroom and to step into a world where energy and spirited competition are primary. For the fellows the choice of sports varies with the season. Such sports as football, track, and vol- leyball keep the boys busy in the fall. As the seasons Change, basketball, swimming and baseball are offered. Although the sixth period class consists of members of the school teams, the other classes have just as much spirit and fun. Girls are by no means left out of the competition and fun. Their active schedule of sports includes speedaway, basketball, volleyball, and swimming. The girls play an active game of limphasis is placed on both the rules and the basic skills of the games. If she wishes, a girl may replace the regular physical education course with that of modern dance. Dance is a progressive course which teaches everything from the basic rhythm patterns to the composition of dances for presentation at various school functions. ' At various times throughout the year courses in First Aid and Hygiene are taken up by both fellows and 'Sgalsf' Girls also study the techniques of Home Nursing. Surely, everyone would agree that with such a variety of activities, there is never a dull moment in the physical education classes. Speedaway during P.E.